Topics

Intro

Happy 82nd Birthday to the late Huey P. Newton

“Everybody isn’t going to put up with “That’s just how I am.” Growth is a decision.”

Something someone posted that made me smile

News and Random Thoughts

That rejection letter

Black Panther 

The Vince Staples show

Woman reportedly fired after telling McDonald’s employee to “get a career”

Monique’s oldest son speaks

“I hate when your child comes on this Internet and Express, his feelings instead of coming to you personallybut what do y’all think?”

Something The Medusa Show said about it

Final Thought

What’s up with the title?

S/O to Lizzo

Other Links

Vince Staples Is Just Happy to Be Here Whether it’s making music or his new Netflix series, the rapper only wants to connect people.

Donnell Writes – “He Gets Us,” Deconstructed

Using cash instead of a card

Even a broken clock is right twice a day

John Mulaney – Breaking up with your drug dealer

DJ Rena

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Intro

“You’ve mastered the art ofbouncing back, now it’s time to master the art of not having to.”

“People with too much free time and no meaningful purpose always create drama out of thin air. Avoid them.”

News and Random Thoughts

I’m getting closer to finding my tribe

Neurodiversity

Audience walks out after comedian jokes about George Floyd

Eryka Badu’s joke about men and the superbowl

Men aren’t men anymore

I wish I never met you

Final Thought

What’s up with the title?

Other Links

The Kanizsa Triangle

Stand up Comedian Mo’Nique’s oldest son speaks

When men complain about male loneliness

This is a PSA to NOT LIE ON YOUR RESUME

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Intro

PE – Yo! Bumrush The Show (Released: February 10, 1987)

“You must first realize how dope you are.”

Pain demands to be felt

News and Random Thoughts

Zoom Layoffs Target DEI Amid a Broader Pullback on Diversity InitiativesZoom is following in the footsteps of Google, Meta, and other corporate giants that have used layoffs to cut back on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. 

My Canada (as in the Canada, I know)

Africa is not the indigenous name of our continent #YOUMUSTLEARN

These were our role models

Black people, let’s call a spade a spade

As someone raised by parents who English wasn’t their first language,  I can relate

A conversation with my dad reminded me of why I do this podcast

Final Thought

Choosing topics

What’s up with the title?

I May Destroy You

Other Links

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticises US aid to Israel “This is not a war it’s a slaughter”

‘We Were Wrong’: Sweetly Seasoned Owner Apologizes After Keith Lee Addresses Controversy About Dallas Food Truck Owner’s Distribution of Generous Tip He Left for Local Barber and Braid Influencer

Du Bois on the cowardice of Robert E. Lee

This guy humiliating his rival in the ring

Jamaican Superman

Alpha Male

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Intro

Unfollow on social media

News and Random Thoughts

Told my mom I no longer go to church anymore

Eli Withney wasn’t Black

Something Couscious Lee said

Erick Louis – nicki & the barbz are never seeing the pearly gates

Nicki Minaj’s Husband’s Rape Accuser Submits Evidence From 1994 Trial

Final Thought

What’s up with the title?

Opinion: Tracy Chapman finally gets the standing ovation she deserves

Tracy Chapman & Luke Combs – Fast Car (Full Version)

Lukas Graham – 7 Years

Other Links

Rapper Killer Mike Escorted Out of Grammys in Handcuffs After Winning 3 Awards

Why @belotown doesn’t accept rides anymore

Speak now or forever hold your piece

This is about the Super Bowl

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Intro

“Trauma compromises our ability to engage with others by replacing patterns of connection with patterns of protection”  ~Stephen Porge

News and Random Thoughts

My interview questions

Standing On Business

Snoop Dogg Is Now Singing Donald Trump’s Praises, But Why?

Netflix’s Griselda

Won’t he will

The Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion feud, explained

Take by Jay Smooth

Take by Fantastic Frankey

Learned something about @theErickLouis and the Barbz

Final Thought

Dedicated to everyone who feels like the world keeps telling them, “You don’t belong here”

What’s up with the title?

Something that was recently said on the BFF podcast.

Other Links

Abuse is a team sport

“I was just joking.”

Humour section

Black Performers from age 40 to 45

These children listen too

When You Try to Make Someone’s day

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Intro

The peace I feel…

News and Random Thoughts

Barbie got “snubed”

Fani Willis Can’t Make Mistakes as a Professional Black Woman, But Trump Should be President?

Confession:  I’m an ex-Christian who still listens to Gospel music

False Profits: Hillsong

American Fiction (film)

Final Thought

What’s up with the title?

That scene in Succession

Another reason to not like relationships

Other Links

January 24, 1994. Bryant Gumbel and Katie Couric debate “What is the Internet anyways?”

When parenting is done right

“Not that genocide”

Thanksgiving vs. Christmas rap battle

2024 WW3 Update

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Intro

Generational curse breaker

I hope you win

News and Random Thoughts

Sign him

I am not going to talk about negative content (on this episode)

Angelina Jolie lays out the world stage and highlights the shadow on the wall that is human rights.

Your self-awareness might actually be an addiction to shame

A response from Seraphina Simone #ChurchRatchedness

Final Thought

What’s up with the title?

“You are not broken; you’re just not getting the response you want” ~BBlack

The problem with this podcast.

Other Links

Guy regrets his time as MAGA

I’m Black (standup comedy)

Cats are playing us

Try Before You Buy

Have you ever been SWALLOWEDDDDD

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Intro

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. ~Frederick Douglass

“It’s not that I can’t see what they see. It’s that I see what they can’t.”

News and Random Thoughts

988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada

Something Fantastic Frankey said about Rap Sh!t

HBO’s Rap Sh!t

Shawna & Mia – Seduce & Scheme

Alex jones The Israeli brutality and their inhumane treatment of the Palestinians have been happening since 1948.

Blaming DEI for everything

Marlon Wayans says Black men wearing dresses in comedy is nothing more than entertainment.

Final Thought

What’s up with the title?

53 Songs About People Who Feel Broken

Anson Seabra – Broken

Other Links

Adults shouting at children can be as harmful to a child’s development as sexual or physical abuse, study finds

Black public servants locked in three-year legal battle with Ottawa with no end in sight

Hope this helps

Comedy

Melania Looked DISGUSTED With Trump After Her Mother’s Funeral — Then Left in Separate Cars, ‘Melania Hates Him, You Can See It’

Bons immigrants vs mauvais immigrants – Sugar Sammy

Look at me!

My favourite kind of comedy

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Intro

January 15, 1929

Please don’t disturb my inner peace

“You know what’s real luxury? Your inner peace.”

Don’t make the mistake of being

News and Random Thoughts

Job Interview and Tacos

Thinking of a master plan

Michael Che warns comedians should ‘boycott hosting award shows’ after Jo Koy’s Golden Globes backlash

The reason behind the theme song

Ultimate #churchratchedness

Final Thought

What’s up with the title?

If I ever wrote a love poem…

Ayo, they read my email!

Other Links

Happy MLK day by Dwayne Morgan

What MLK thought of Israel

Capitalism is a cult of death /sociopaths. Destroy the cult for good ( @moneylesssociety)

MLK’s Nightmare! LOL

It’s not hard if we all do our part

Men get so slutty after haircuts

Kiddo is getting inspired

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Intro

You can’t hurt an overthinker…

Happy Birthday Martin Luther King Jr.

News and Random Thoughts

Fragile inner peace

Grocery store experience

Mos Def and Drake

Jo Koy Performs First Stand-Up Set Since Bombing at the Golden Globes, Mocks ‘Soft’ Celeb Crowd: ‘Can We F**king Laugh at Ourselves?’

Montreal puppeteer suing anti-racism group director after blackface controversy

Un spectacle raciste?  

South Africa’s attempt to right the wrongs of history

Final Thought

******SPOILER ALERT FOR SUCCESSION S4E2******

What’s up with the title?

S04E02 | Connor Roy – Alan Ruck: “You’re Needy Love Sponges.” | Succession

Succession – The Tragic Case of Connor Roy

Mary J. Blige – Real Love

India Arie – Ready For Love

Common – Love Is

Taalam Acey – Insane

Other Links

South Africa’s case in ICJ could change the world

What song plays when you cry?

Alternate ending to Dead Presidents

Gary Anthony Williams talks about Katt Williams – Feat. Uncle Ruckus

Lil Nas X – J CHRIST (Official Video)

I’m smiling this video is so heart warming!

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